Training on Project Management Workshop for Senior Officers

Module 1: Strategic Role of Senior Officers in Project Management

• Overview of project governance and leadership responsibilities.

• Aligning projects with organizational strategy.

• Managing portfolios and programs at the senior level.

• Case Study: Successful leadership intervention in a large-scale infrastructure project.

Module 2: Project Planning and Execution for Senior Leadership

• Strategic project planning and resource alignment.

• Defining project scope, deliverables, and success indicators.

• Decision-making frameworks for project prioritization.

• Case Study: Effective planning approaches in donor-funded projects.

Module 3: Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies

• Identifying and analyzing project risks at the executive level.

• Developing proactive mitigation and contingency plans.

• Integrating risk management into project lifecycle governance.

• Case Study: Managing financial and political risks in development projects.

Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Excellence

• Identifying key stakeholders and mapping their influence.

• Strategies for effective communication and consensus building.

• Conflict resolution and negotiation in high-stake projects.

• Case Study: Managing stakeholder expectations in a public-sector reform project.

Module 5: Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Results Management

• Setting up effective M&E systems for senior oversight.

• Reviewing reports and interpreting project performance data.

• Promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

• Case Study: Lessons learned from project performance reviews.